dukereis rally 09

  Well this was the 50th dukeries rally. A full enrty of 150 cars started the day. we were starting at car 43 and 5th class 3 car on the road. fri night went ok. sat was a lovely sunny day. SS1 A short one which i did'ent get into very well. Was well slow in this one. SS2 my favorite stage, did very well and set a good time. SS3 a lot of long straight's on this stage where we lost some time to our rivels. had a big moment too, round a 3l into dip over 3l crest. the back end came out of the ruts and we were heading for some tree's, but kept my foot in and we just missed them. SS4 good time on this one, alot of the top runners out on this one. service crew had nothing to do, just check round. SS5 another short one, not very good time. SS6 dont normally like this stage but everyone say's we were going well, some big bumps too. SS7 another good time on my best stage very bumpy in places. SS8 even bumper than ever but still managed a good time. SS9last one so just had a laugh and hopefully some good pics. very good event. thanks to Giles for co-driving. all in all a good day..... .. 5th in class and 34th o/h. not bad for an old un...... lol..